The City Manager's Office is responsible for the daily administration of the City's operations. The department includes the City Manager, a Deputy City Manager, an Assistant City Manager, the Strategic Communications Division, the City Clerk's Office, and the Division of Emergency Preparedness.
The City Manager reports to the City Commission, oversees the City's various departments and divisions, prepares the agenda for Commission meetings, organizes the City's annual Operating Budget as well as the five-year Capital Budget, fosters intergovernmental partnerships, and develops operational guidelines to ensure proper service to the residents and visitors of Kissimmee.
Mike Steigerwald, City Manager
Appointed City Manager in 2010, Mike serves as chief executive officer, overseeing the administration of the city government, its workforce and annual budget. Over his tenure as City Manager, Mike has led the City’s efforts to revitalize Kissimmee’s downtown and lakefront, increase jobs at its airport and medical district, and ensure highly rated urban services for one of the state’s fastest growing communities.
Mike started with the City in 1994 as a Planner and later served as Planning Manager before being appointed Director of Development Services in 1999. He was promoted to Deputy City Manager in 2006. Mike earned both a Bachelor’s degree and Master of Urban Planning degree from the University at Buffalo, the State University of New York.
Desiree Matthews, Deputy City Manager
Desiree Matthews has been with the City Manager’s Office since 2001—previously serving as the Assistant to the City Manager and Assistant City Manager. She was promoted to Deputy City Manager in August 2011. As Deputy City Manager, Matthews is responsible for assisting the City Manager with day-to-day operations of the organization, including overseeing Parks & Recreation, Public Works & Engineering, Information Technology, and the City's various social service programs and initiatives. Desiree received her Bachelor of Science degree from Florida Atlantic University and her Master's in Public Administration from the University of Central Florida.
Austin Blake, Deputy City Manager
Austin Blake joined the City of Kissimmee in 2006 as a Telecommunicator in the City’s 9-1-1 Center. Throughout his career with the Kissimmee Police Department, Austin served as a Training Officer, Shift Supervisor, and Manager of the Communications Division.
In 2016, Austin joined the City Manager’s team and currently serves as a Deputy City Manager, where he oversees the Fire Department, Human Resources & Risk Management, Information Technology, Emergency Preparedness, Strategic Communications, the City Clerk's Office, and provides logistical and analytical support on special projects.
Austin attended Warner University in Lake Wales, Florida where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Master of Science in Management.
City Manager's Office Divisions